Is it harmful to take medicine during pregnancy?

In the first week of pregnancy, most women do not know they are pregnant, so if they are sick, they may take some medicine, which will affect the fetus. Because the fetus is not stable in the uterus in the first week, it is particularly susceptible to shock caused by medicine. So, will taking medicine in the first week of pregnancy affect the fetus?

Can I take medicine when I am about one week pregnant?

Within 3 weeks of pregnancy, a small amount of medication will have little effect on the fetus. At this time, the fetus has just implanted and all of its organs have not yet begun to develop, so there is no need to worry too much. However, starting from the fourth week, all the organs of the fetus will begin to develop and function, and taking medication at this time will have a greater impact. You can also do a Down syndrome screening at 15 to 20 weeks of pregnancy to check the intellectual development of the fetus, and a four-dimensional color ultrasound fetal abnormality examination at 22 to 26 weeks of pregnancy to understand whether the fetus has any deformities and the development of its major organs.

How to take medicine during pregnancy to reduce the impact on the fetus

In the early stages of pregnancy (embryo period), especially 5-10 weeks after menstruation, drugs have the greatest impact on the embryo. For the same drug, relatively speaking, the effect of using it in the late stages of pregnancy is slightly smaller than that in the early stages. However, some drugs should still not be used in the late stages of pregnancy. Medication principles: Use as little medication as possible, and if necessary, use medication under the guidance of a doctor. For some common diseases during pregnancy, pregnant women can use medications reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.

Any kind of medicine can have a great impact and harm to the fetus, so pregnant women are advised to be cautious when taking medicine to avoid affecting the normal development of the fetus. Of course, if you take medicine, you should consult a doctor, or take some medicines with fewer side effects, so as to reduce the impact on the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women can eat more nutritious foods to strengthen their physical fitness and reduce the occurrence of diseases.